Unavailable|$425
Bakelite Necklace Grape with Matching Earrings Jan Carlin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a beautiful Jan Carlin cherry bakelite necklace with matching clip earrings. The
Unavailable|$473
Art Deco Bakelite Necklace By Jacob Bengel, c1930
By Jacob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
Extremely stylish piece of jewellery from the house of Jakob Bengel, dating to the 1930's and so advanced for it's time in it's design that one could be forgiven for not recognising ...
Silver Plate
Unavailable|$377
Art Deco Bakelite Necklace By Jacob Bengel, c1930
By Jacob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
Extremely stylish piece of jewellery from the house of Jakob Bengel, dating to the 1930's and so advanced for it's time in it's design that one could be forgiven for not recognising ...
Silver Plate
Unavailable|$325
Deco Vintage 1930s Butterscotch Bakelite Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This rich 1930s butterscotch Bakelite necklace is a great find! It has 6 Bakelite discs with
Unavailable|$3,955
Retro Brass Bakelite "Matchstick" Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
necklace will delight everyone when worn, making it a fantastic addition to any Bakelite collection! The
Brass
Unavailable|$1,900
Vintage French Bakelite Post Modern Necklace by Guillemette l'Hoir Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage black and purple Bakelite necklace most likely designed in the late 1970's or early 1980
Unavailable|$595
Faceted Black Bakelite Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
19th-century faceted black Bakelite bead necklace. Endless; no clasp. No maker's mark.
Unavailable|$425
Bakelite Cherry Necklace with Matching Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This beautiful cherry necklace with matching earrings is a gorgeous example of bakelite jewelry at
Unavailable|$446
Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Necklace, C1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
Art Deco style necklace in catalin bakelite in tones of toffee and honey with chrome accents
Silver Plate
Unavailable|$995
1930s Figural Bakelite Schooldays Theme Charm Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Figural Schooldays Jewelry is highly sought after in the bakelite world A classic necklace
Unavailable|$130
1940s Bakelite, Wood and Gilt Metal Vintage Necklace
Located in Wigan, GB
Featuring moss green Bakelite, this wonderfully evocative necklace dates from the 1940s. It is
Gilt Metal
Necklace chrome beads with bakelite elements, midcentury, France 50s
Located in Berlin, DE
Necklace chrome beads with bakelite elements, midcentury, France 50s beaded necklace chrome with
Unavailable|$550
Jakob Bengel necklace in chrome and bakelite, c. 1920
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Berlin, DE
Jakob Bengel necklace in chrome and bakelite, c. 1920 Necklace of the famous jewellery
Unavailable|$274
1940s Amber Bakelite and Gilt Metal Ball Vintage Necklace
Located in Wigan, GB
Featuring a typically vibrant amber hued Bakelite, this wonderfully evocative necklace dates from
Gilt Metal
Antique Amber Colored Bakelite and Wood - like Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Balmain, AU
Antique Amber Coloured Bakelite and and Wood - like Beaded Choker necklace with Gorgeous Ornate
Bengelcollier red with bakelite balls, Art Deco, Germany 1920, Bakelite, Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Bengelcollier red with bakelite balls Necklace of the famous jewellery manufacturer Jakob Bengel
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Root Beer Bakelite & Celluloid Chain Link Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Root Beer Bakelite & Celluloid Chain Link Necklace. This coveted and rare
Unavailable|$559
Hattie Carnegie Bakelite Bead Set
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Green swirl bakelite signed Hattie Carnegie necklace and matching earrings. Rich tones and very
Unavailable|$395
William De Lillo Bakelite Pendant on Snake Chain
By William De Lillo
Located in New York, NY
Fun Retro William De Lillo Gold Butterscotch Bakelite Pendant on a gilt metal snake chain. Great
Gilt Metal
Unavailable|$446
Art Deco Goliath and Chrome Necklace, C1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
Art Deco modernist style necklace in Goliath bakelite in tones of green on a chrome chain. Lobster
Unavailable|$2,195
1930s Art Deco French Red Black Galalith Necklace by August Bonaz
Located in Palm Springs, CA
cousin to American Bakelite. The necklace is a total of 13"; long, This necklace lays flat against the
Unavailable|$1,295
1930s Art Deco German Red Black Galalith Chrome Necklace Jacob Bengel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, Europes chemical cousin to American Bakelite. The necklace is a total of 19" long, the chain section with
Unavailable|$149
Vintage 1930's Carved Butterscotch Bakelite Rose Necklace
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1930's carved butterscotch color bakelite rose pendant necklace. Large rose is 1.25" dia
Bakelite, Wood
Unavailable|$1,760
Boho Chic Vintage Moroccan Berber Collar Necklace with Tuareg Leather
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
A beautiful Moroccan Berber collar necklace worn for wedding and celebrations. This spectacular
Agate, Amethyst, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx
Unavailable|$395
Art Deco Machine Age Black bakelite necklace by Jacob Bengel
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Necklace by Jacob Bengal, in Chrome with Black Bakelite to the penne hammered Bow Pendant
Unavailable|$295
Long Art Deco Cherry Amber bakelite faceted bead necklace
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Cherry Bakelite Necklace, finely Facetted large Beads, tapering to rear and double knotted
Unavailable|$2,360
1995 Chanel Heart Vintage Necklace in Bakelite Tortoise Style
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Chanel Iconic Necklace in Gold plated logo and bakelite Chain Good vintage condition
Sold|$2,342
Coral Brown Diamonds and Bakelite Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
Coral Brown Diamonds and Bakelite Necklace. Coral Brown Diamonds Bakelite Length 50 cm
Coral, Brown Diamond
Graduated carved bakelite necklace, and matching bracelet, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Beautiful carved applejuice bakelite necklace, and matching bracelet,French or English, the
Base Metal
1970s Guillemette l'Hoir Paris Bakelite Necklace
By Guillemette L’Hoir
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Straight out of the 1970s- this amazing necklace was designed by Francois Schoenlaub’s label
Isadora Paris Exotic Bird Bakelite Necklace, 1980s
By Isadora Paris
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add some whimsy to your wardrobe with our amazing 1980s Isadora Paris exotic bird necklace! Crafted
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Black Marbled Bakelite Necklace Belt YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
from black bakelite marbled with a faint bronze, this piece creates a visual feel unlike other similar
Sold|$8,895
Chanel necklace Winter 1985
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Golden metal and black bakelite necklace with costume pearly cabochons and multicolored
Exceptionally Monumental Antique Art Deco Bakelite 'Cherry Amber' Necklace 1930
Located in Oirlo, LI
Exceptionally Monumental Antique Bakelite 'Cherry Amber' Necklace Looking for a truly unique
Bakelite
Sold|$425
Valentino Bakelite Logo Necklace
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino double "V" logo pendant on silk cord. The 2 locking "V"s separate to a secret compartment. 3" wide, Neck cord 42", tassel additional 5".
Orange Corals and Orange Zircon Multi Strand Necklaces with Bakelite Clasp
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Multi Strang Necklaces With Corals From The Mediterranean Sea Orange Zircon Bakelite
Coral
Chanel Necklace with Turtoiseshell Bakelite, 1995
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with turtoiseshell bakelite. 1995 Spring-Summer
Baroque Pearls Morganites and Bakelite Claps Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
Baroque Pearls Morganites and Bakelite claps Necklace. Baroque Pearls Morganites Bakelite claps
Morganite, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire
Baroque Pearls Morganites and Bakelite Silver Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
Baroque Pearls Morganites and Bakelite Silver Necklace. Baroque Pearls Morganites Bakelite Silver
Morganite, Pearl, Silver
Labradorites Bakelite and Pink Sapphires Silver Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
Labradorites Bakelite and Pink Sapphires Silver Necklace. Labradorites Bakelite Clasp Pink
Labradorite, Silver
Bakelite & Wood Fish Pendant Necklace, 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
This little guy is quite a catch! 1960's bakelite fish pendant with wood accents suspended from a
Gilt Metal
Chanel Golden Metal Necklace with Tortoiseshell Bakelite, 1995
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with tortoiseshell bakelite. Spring-Summer 1995
Gold
Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklaces, Baroque Pearl, with Bakelite Claps
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Lapis Lazuli Pearls, Bakelite Multi-Strand Necklace. Baroque Pearls Bakelite Claps
Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, Pearl
Multicolor Bakelite Extra-Long Necklace with CribToy Beaded Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning rare Bakelite long necklace was hand-crafted in France in the 1940s. The piece
Brass
Bakelite and Lucite Necklace Tequila Pink and Gray Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace. Assorted beads in various shapes: round
Pauline Rader Gilded Necklace with Green Bakelite Centaur Pendant
By Pauline Rader
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular Pauline Rader necklace features an important, dimensional pendant design with
Gilt Metal
A stylish red Bakelite and wood necklace, USA, 1940s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Made from faceted pieces of red Bakelite, and wooden (possibly walnut) sections and spacer beads
Lanvin 1970's green bakelite fish necklace on silvertoned chain
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unique long silver link necklace with green bakelite 'fish' pendant from Lanvin dating to the 1970
Hessonite, Freshwater Pearl and Bakelite Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Hessonite, Freshwater Pearl and Bakelite Multi-Strand Necklace. Hessonite Freshwater
Freshwater Pearl
Pink Quartz Multi Strand Necklaces with Bakelite Claps
Located in Vannes, FR
Pink Quartz Multi strand Necklaces with Bakelite Claps . Multiple neacklace with quartz roses and
Coral, Quartz
Bakelite Lucite Necklace Extra Long Shape Black Yellow Glitter Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
Extra long Bakelite and Lucite necklace. Assorted beads in various carved shape: round, olive
South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp
Located in Vannes, FR
South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp French Collection by Mesure
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp
Located in Vannes, FR
21 South Sea Baroque Pearls 1 Yellow Gold Pearl Weight 2 grams Necklaces With Bakelite Clasp
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp
Located in Vannes, FR
21 South Sea Baroque Pearls 1 Yellow Gold Pearl Weight 2 grams Necklaces With Bakelite Clasp
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp
Located in Vannes, FR
South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp These baroque pearls give a
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
LB offers Bakelite Vintage Sterling Floral Brooch African Bone Ceramic Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Bakelite Buckle Necklace. Vintage carved round Bone beads, African painted Ceramic tubular beads, Vintage
Guillemette L'Hoir Paris Multicolored "French Bakelite" Galalith Necklace, 1970s
By Guillemette L’Hoir
Located in Boca Raton, FL
About: François Schoenlaub discovered Galalith in 1976. He contacted a French factory which still produced Galalith (Ets Feuillants Ezy S/Eure) and set up the company GUILLEMETTE L'H...
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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